''Lelenchus'' is a genus of
nematodes
The nematodes ( or grc-gre, Νηματώδη; la, Nematoda) or roundworms constitute the phylum Nematoda (also called Nemathelminthes), with plant-parasitic nematodes also known as eelworms. They are a diverse animal phylum inhabiting a broa ...
belonging to the family
Tylenchidae
Tylenchidae is a family of nematodes. They are an important group of soil dwelling species that frequently contributes as much as 30% to the nematode species richness of soil samples. They diverged relatively early on and many species pose littl ...
.
The genus has almost
cosmopolitan distribution.
Species:
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Lelenchus brevislitus''
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Lelenchus filicaudatus''
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Lelenchus leptosoma''
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Lelenchus schmitti''
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q10556769
Nematodes